The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has released the timetable for the 2026 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), outlining the dates, subjects and examination times for Grade 6 learners.
According to KNEC, the assessment will begin on Monday, October 26, and end on Wednesday, October 28, and candidates will sit their papers over three days, with a rehearsal scheduled for Friday, October 23, ahead of the main assessment.
The timetable lists Mathematics and English for the first day, followed by Integrated Science and Kiswahili on Tuesday. Candidates will complete the assessment on Wednesday with Creative Arts and Social Studies.
The morning papers are scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m., although the time allowed varies depending on the subject and examination format. KNEC has also provided separate timings for candidates using Braille, large-print papers and other specialised formats.
Parents and guardians can use the timetable to plan their children’s preparation and confirm the required reporting arrangements with their schools before the assessment begins.
KPSEA 2026 Key Dates
The official timetable provides the following dates for candidates and their parents to note:
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- Friday, October 23: Rehearsal day.
- Monday, October 26: Day One — Mathematics and English.
- Tuesday, October 27: Day Two — Integrated Science and Kiswahili, alongside Kenyan Sign Language.
- Wednesday, October 28: Day Three — Creative Arts and Social Studies.
Full KPSEA 2026 Examination Timetable
KNEC has set aside Friday, October 23, for the KPSEA rehearsal ahead of the main assessment.
Parents should confirm the reporting time and other arrangements with their children’s schools to ensure candidates are ready for the exercise.
Monday, October 26: Mathematics and English
The first day will feature Mathematics in the morning, followed by English after a 30-minute break.
| Paper | Starting time | Finishing time | Duration |
| Mathematics | 8:30 a.m. | 9:50 a.m. | 1 hour 20 minutes |
| Break | 10:20 a.m. | 10:50 a.m. | 30 minutes |
| English | 10:50 a.m. | 11:50 a.m. | 1 hour |
The Mathematics paper for candidates using Braille ends at 10:20 a.m. English papers for candidates using Braille and those who are hearing-impaired are scheduled to run until 12:10 p.m.
Tuesday, October 27: Integrated Science and Kiswahili
On the second day, candidates will begin with Integrated Science, then proceed to Kiswahili after the scheduled break. The second session also includes Kenyan Sign Language.
| Paper | Starting time | Finishing time | Duration |
| Integrated Science | 8:30 a.m. | 10:10 a.m. | 1 hour 40 minutes |
| Break | 10:40 a.m. | 11:10 a.m. | 30 minutes |
| Kiswahili | 11:10 a.m. | 12:10 p.m. | 1 hour |
| Kenyan Sign Language | 11:10 a.m. | 12:10 p.m. | 1 hour |
Candidates sitting the Integrated Science paper in Braille will have until 10:40 a.m. to complete it. The Kiswahili Braille paper ends at 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 28: Creative Arts and Social Studies
The final day of the assessment will feature a combined Creative Arts and Social Studies paper.
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| Paper | Starting time | Finishing time | Duration |
| Creative Arts and Social Studies | 8:30 a.m. | 10:10 a.m. | 1 hour 40 minutes |
Candidates using large-print papers will follow the same schedule as those sitting the standard paper. The Braille version is scheduled to end at 10:40 a.m.
What Parents and Candidates Should Know
Parents should familiarise themselves with the assessment schedule and ensure their children are prepared for each examination day.
Candidates should also follow the instructions issued by their schools and examination officials, particularly regarding the order of papers and the time allocated to each subject.
KNEC has stated that no extra time should be allowed beyond the prescribed duration, except where specific instructions for a paper provide otherwise. Supervisors and invigilators must also ensure candidates receive personalised mark sheets with their correct names and assessment numbers.
Parents of candidates using Braille, large-print papers, or other specialised examination formats should check the relevant section of the timetable because some papers have different finishing times.
Parents, teachers, and candidates can access the complete timetable, instructions, and guidelines on the Kenya National Examinations Council website.
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